Trekking to the Mt. Everest Base Camp is one of the most
popular treks in the Himilaya. The trek begins with a flight to Lukla
(elevation 2800 meters 9200 feet). From Lukla the trekking proceeds to Khumbu
Valley via Namche Bazaar an important Solu Khumbu Market town, complete with
internet cafe and a German Bakery. The next stop is Tengboche where we
will find the largest Buddhist monastery in the region. Mountain climbers
often stop to receive the blessing of the Lama (monk) before proceeding to
Everest and other expedition. We reach Everest base camp (5364m./17593 ft.) and
Kalapattar (5550m/18204ft), both of which are ultimate destinations for treks
in the Everest Region. We pass the villages of Pangoche, Dingboche, Loboche,
the homes of well-known sherpa mountaineers. Several side hikes can be
made from these villages to appreciate stunning views.The itinerary provided here proceeds from Khumbu valley
over the Cho-La pass (5368m./17607ft.) to the Gokyo Valley, another marvelous
trekking destination. We will stay in the little seasonal village of
Gokyo. We can hike to several places from there: the glacier, the ice
lakes, the Cho Oyu base camp, and Gokyo Peak (5360m./17580ft.) The
breathtaking 360 degree view from Gokyo Peak includes Mt. Everest(8850mtr
/ 29035ft) , Cho Oyu (8201m / 26899ft), Lhotse (8516m /27932ft), Makalu (8463m
/ 27758ft) and many others, making this little trekking peak one of the
most visited spots in the Everest region. We return following the lower
section of the valley to Khumjung , the largest Sherpa settlement of the
area. Then we pass back through Namche Bazaar on our way to Lukla for our
return flight to Kathmandu.